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Caper vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caper and Pistachio

  • Caper has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 129% more than Caper.
  • Pistachio contains 2348 times less Sodium than Caper. Caper contains 2348mg of Sodium, while Pistachio contains 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Capers, canned and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caper
0
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Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4800%
Contains more Potassium +2462.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +1438.5%
Contains more Selenium +483.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4800%
Contains more Potassium +2462.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +1438.5%
Contains more Selenium +483.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caper
1
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Contains more Vitamin A +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7291.3%
Contains more Folate +121.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7291.3%
Contains more Folate +121.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1818.8%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Contains more Protein +754.2%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +1818.8%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Contains more Protein +754.2%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36815.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4630.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36815.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4630.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caper Pistachio
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 2.36g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0.86g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 4.89g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 23kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0.41g 7.66g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 40mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.67mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 33mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 10mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 40mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 2348mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.32mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.374mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.078mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 1.2µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 138IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.88mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 23µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.233g 5.907g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Caper
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2347mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.